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Sourcing roles sit at the intersection of supply chain, procurement, and vendor management, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with business, engineering, or operations degrees. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and STEM OPT extensions apply when the role is housed within a STEM-designated program.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
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Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
How will you make an impact?
The Indirect Procurement/Sourcing Specialist will assess, generate, and deliver key business processes, procurement categories, market, financial, and group/divisional level insights to drive incremental procurement value across the corporation. This role involves working closely with the indirect procurement category teams and divisional business partners in developing and implementing data-driven indirect value capture initiatives. This position will act as a collaborative ally with Category Teams, the Global Procurement Organization, the Center of Excellence, and other enterprise leaders to provide valuable perspectives and resolutions centered on suppliers, contracts, expenditures, efficiency improvements, and projections.
What will you do?
- Manage and implement the indirect savings tracking process for assigned categories in partnership with the divisional finances team to ensure recognition of sourcing value.
- Lead the identification, coordination, and automation of key procurement insights to drive incremental indirect value on all procurement and sourcing programs.
- Engage in forward-looking thinking to build insights on key performance indicators and trends to identify future potential based on spend, savings, and market-related data.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Collaborate effectively across a matrix environment, build strong partnerships, good interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills.
How will you get here?
Bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field, or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Minimum 3-5 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies. Category or business engagement experience preferred.
- Strong business sense – experience evaluating and assessing procurement/business data to identify value capture opportunities.
- Proficient data analytics abilities – familiarity with analyzing intricate procurement data to pinpoint essential procurement insights.
- Experience managing multiple programs and projects simultaneously with various collaborators.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an understanding of influencing through collaboration, partnership, and teamwork.
- Experience within an indirect procurement environment strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $75,800.00–$105,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
How will you make an impact?
The Indirect Procurement/Sourcing Specialist will assess, generate, and deliver key business processes, procurement categories, market, financial, and group/divisional level insights to drive incremental procurement value across the corporation. This role involves working closely with the indirect procurement category teams and divisional business partners in developing and implementing data-driven indirect value capture initiatives. This position will act as a collaborative ally with Category Teams, the Global Procurement Organization, the Center of Excellence, and other enterprise leaders to provide valuable perspectives and resolutions centered on suppliers, contracts, expenditures, efficiency improvements, and projections.
What will you do?
- Manage and implement the indirect savings tracking process for assigned categories in partnership with the divisional finances team to ensure recognition of sourcing value.
- Lead the identification, coordination, and automation of key procurement insights to drive incremental indirect value on all procurement and sourcing programs.
- Engage in forward-looking thinking to build insights on key performance indicators and trends to identify future potential based on spend, savings, and market-related data.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Collaborate effectively across a matrix environment, build strong partnerships, good interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills.
How will you get here?
Bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field, or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Minimum 3-5 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies. Category or business engagement experience preferred.
- Strong business sense – experience evaluating and assessing procurement/business data to identify value capture opportunities.
- Proficient data analytics abilities – familiarity with analyzing intricate procurement data to pinpoint essential procurement insights.
- Experience managing multiple programs and projects simultaneously with various collaborators.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an understanding of influencing through collaboration, partnership, and teamwork.
- Experience within an indirect procurement environment strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $75,800.00–$105,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Sourcing
Target companies with active procurement functions
Large manufacturers, retailers, and tech firms run dedicated sourcing teams and sponsor visas regularly. Focus your search on employers with established supply chain departments, where sourcing is a core function rather than an ad hoc responsibility.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviewing so you can answer sponsorship timeline questions confidently.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation
Sourcing roles require analytical judgment, supplier negotiation, and market knowledge tied to a specific field of study. Emphasize degree requirements in your job descriptions and offer letters, since that connection is central to H-1B visa eligibility.
Engage procurement-heavy industries first
Automotive, semiconductor, consumer goods, and aerospace companies have complex supply chains that demand dedicated sourcing professionals. These industries file H-1B petitions frequently and are more familiar with sponsoring international candidates in operations roles.
Document your sourcing skills with measurable outcomes
Cost savings achieved, supplier onboarding timelines reduced, or contract terms improved all demonstrate specialized value. Quantified results make it easier for employers to justify sponsorship and for immigration attorneys to build a strong H-1B petition.
Ask about sponsorship policy before accepting an offer
Some employers sponsor only certain role levels or require a minimum tenure before filing. Confirm the company's H-1B policy during the offer stage, not after, so you can plan around your OPT expiration and avoid gaps in work authorization.
Sourcing OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do sourcing jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or a related STEM field, and your employer meets E-Verify requirements, you likely qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find sourcing employers that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters sourcing jobs by sponsorship history, making it easier to identify employers who have sponsored international candidates before. Searching there saves time compared to manually screening job postings that rarely disclose sponsorship policies upfront.
Can I work in sourcing on OPT if my degree is in business administration?
Yes. Business administration degrees are broadly accepted for sourcing roles because the work involves procurement analysis, vendor evaluation, and contract management, all of which align with a business curriculum. Your I-20 must reflect your graduation date accurately, and you must apply for OPT through your DSO before your degree program ends.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch from a sourcing role to a different function within the same company?
OPT requires that your employment be directly related to your degree program. Moving into a role outside that scope, such as a general administrative position, could jeopardize your OPT status. If you're considering an internal transfer, discuss the change with your DSO before accepting to confirm the new role still qualifies.
Are contract or temporary sourcing positions allowed under OPT?
Yes, but the work must still be directly related to your field of study and meet the minimum hours requirement, which is at least 20 hours per week. Short-term contracts and project-based roles are permitted. Keep documentation of your work authorization and role responsibilities in case USCIS or your DSO requests verification.